Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 12/10/52
Donna R. Danielson (1934-2006)
Papers, 1954-2008, n.d.
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Danielson, Donna R. (1934-2006) |
| title: | Papers |
| dates: | 1954-2008, n.d. |
| extent: | 0.21 linear ft. (1 half-document box) |
| collection number: | RS 12/10/52 |
| repository: | University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Donna R. Danielson Papers, RS 12/10/52, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Biographical note
Donna Rae Danielson was born July 28, 1934 in Nevada, Iowa. Danielson received her B.S. (1957) and M.S. (1961) from Iowa State University in applied art. After graduation, she was advertising manager (1957-1959) for the Utica Clothing Company in Des Moines, Iowa. Danielson then joined the textiles and clothing department faculty at the University of Nebraska (1961-1964). In 1964, she joined the Iowa State University faculty as Assistant Professor of Textiles and Clothing. She was promoted to Associate Professor (1971) and Professor (1976). She retired from Iowa State in 1991. Danielson was a member of several professional and scholastic organizations. She was on the executive council of the Nebraska and Iowa Home Economics Associations and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Women in Communications. She was also an honorary member of Omicron Nu, Phi Upsilon Omicron, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Delta Phi Delta. Danielson received the Home Economics Centennial Alumni Award (1971) and the Outstanding Teacher Award (1976) from Iowa State University. Donna Danielson died on December 25, 2006. |
Collection description
This collection (1954-2008, n.d.) consists primarily of Christmas cards created by Professor Danielson. The collection also includes biographical news clippings and a talk presented to the Ames Eta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma regarding her process of selecting a Christmas card theme. The collection contains several photographs of Danielson's Christmas cards displayed in her home. The original printing blocks used for producing her 1963 Christmas card are included in the artifact collection. |
Organization
This collection is arranged in alphabetical order with the Christmas cards arranged chronologically. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Biographical information |
1964-2008 |
1 |
2 |
Christmas card: angel |
1961 |
1 |
3 |
Christmas card: Virgin Mary with baby Jesus |
1962 |
1 |
4 |
Christmas card: three kings |
1963 |
1 |
5 |
Christmas card: rose |
1964 |
1 |
6 |
Christmas card: trio of angels |
1965 |
1 |
7 |
Christmas card: trumpeting angel |
1966 |
1 |
8 |
Christmas card: detail from Norwegian church vestment |
1967 |
1 |
9 |
Christmas card: maiden |
1968 |
1 |
10 |
Christmas card: "Joy to the World" |
1969 |
1 |
11 |
Christmas card: church facades |
1970 |
1 |
12 |
Christmas card: naked trees with gold star |
1971 |
1 |
13 |
Christmas card: bell |
1972 |
1 |
14 |
Christmas card: Christmas tree |
1973 |
1 |
15 |
Christmas card: ornamental stars |
1974 |
1 |
16 |
Christmas card: candles |
1975 |
1 |
17 |
Christmas card: doves |
1976 |
1 |
18 |
Christmas card: crowns |
1977 |
1 |
19 |
Christmas card: flowery border |
1978 |
1 |
20 |
Christmas card: maidens in traditional Norwegian dress |
1979 |
1 |
21 |
Christmas card: Christmas cookies |
1980 |
1 |
22 |
Christmas card: December calendar page |
1981 |
1 |
23 |
Christmas card: musical instruments |
1982 |
1 |
24 |
Christmas card: Christmas ornament |
1983 |
1 |
25 |
Christmas card: butterfly |
1984 |
1 |
26 |
Christmas card: flowers |
1985 |
1 |
27 |
Christmas card: moon |
1986 |
1 |
28 |
Christmas card: writing quill |
1987 |
1 |
29 |
Christmas card: heavenly gates |
1988 |
1 |
30 |
Christmas card: Christmas tapestry |
1989 |
1 |
31 |
Christmas card: retrospective using previous card motifs |
1990 |
1 |
32 |
Christmas card: children in traditional Norwegian dress |
1991 |
1 |
33 |
Christmas card: Christmas ornaments |
1992 |
1 |
34 |
Christmas card: Christmas stocking |
1993 |
1 |
35 |
Christmas card: "Lucia in her candled crown…" |
1994 |
1 |
36 |
Christmas card: snow flakes |
1995 |
1 |
37 |
Christmas card: stars |
1996 |
1 |
38 |
Christmas card: "God Jul" |
1997 |
1 |
39 |
Christmas card: wreath |
1998 |
1 |
40 |
Christmas card: toy animals |
1999 |
1 |
41 |
Christmas card: "Symbols of the Season" |
2000 |
1 |
42 |
Christmas card: "Old Amaze" |
2001 |
1 |
43 |
Photographs (1 4x5 color, 2 5x7 color, 1 8x10 color) |
n.d. |
Artifact |
Collection |
Printing blocks used to produce the 1963 Christmas card (Accession number 2004-096) |
1963 |
1 |
44 |
Talk – "Variation on a Poem by Phyllis McGinley: Lady Selecting Her Christmas Card Theme" |
1985 |
1 |
45 |
Correspondence |
1954 |